Product
Name :
Ventolin
Product
Type :
Albuterol Sulfate
Manufacturer :
Respiratory Division
Glaxo Welcome
Packaging
and Product :
100mcg Aerosol Inhaler
Product
Classification :
Prescription
Medication
Use
Ventolin is used to treat people with asthma and other chest
illnesses.
How It Works
Ventolin relaxes the smooth muscle in the lung and dilates
airways to improve breathing. Ventolin is used in the treatment
of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler
enables the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum
benefit.
Side Effects
Dry mouth, irritated throat, dizziness, headache,
light-headedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, altered taste
sensation. restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling, and
sweating may occur - but should subside as your body adjusts to
the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your
doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience chest pain,
pounding heartbeat or breathing difficulties while taking this
medication. Chew gum or suck on hard candy to relieve dry mouth.
Precautions
Before you use this drug, tell your doctor if you have heart
disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland,
epilepsy or diabetes. Tell your doctor if you ever had a bad
reaction to albuterol, bitolterol, ephedrine, epinephrine,
isoetharine, metaproterenol, pseudoephedrine, or terbutaline.
Many non-prescription medications contain these drugs, (e.g.,
diet pills and medication for colds and asthma), so check the
labels carefully. Do not take any of these medications without
consulting your doctor (even if you never had a problem taking
them before). Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. This
drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of medications you take, including
"beta-blockers" such as: propranolol, labetalol, and timolol.
Also mention any medications to treat asthma, depression,
medication called MAO Inhibitors (phenelzine, isocarboxazid,
tranylcypromine). It is important to read carefully all labels
on over-the-counter preparations, especially those used to treat
colds or allergies.
BRAND NAMES:
Aerolin; Airet; Airomir; Albuterol Sulfate;
Almotex; Anebron; Asmadil; Asmalin; Asmanil;
Asmasal; Asmatol; Asmaven; Asmidon;
Asmol; Asmol Uni-Dose; Asthalin; Broncho-Spray;
Broncovaleas; Bronter; Bugonol; Butamol;
Buto-Asma; Butotal; Cobutolin; Dilatamol;
Farcolin; Grafalin; Libretin; Medolin;
Mozal; Novosalmol; Parasma; Proventil;
Respax; Respolin; Sabutal; Salbetol;
Salbron; Salbulin; Salbusian; Salbutalan;
Salbutamol; Salbutan; Salbutol; Salbuven;
Salbuvent; Salmaplon; Salomol; Sedalin;
Sultanol; Suprasma; Theosal; Tobybron;
Vencronyl; Venetlin; Ventilan; Ventolin;
Ventoline; Ventolin Rotacaps; Volmax
(Foreign Brand names outside U.S. in italics)
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